Entry

Other Ranks (Technical)

Unqualified Entry 

The majority of Army trade personnel receive their technical training at the Army Logistic Training Centre (ALTC) at Bandiana and Bonegilla, VIC. ALTC is dedicated to giving you the best technical and trade qualifications possible. You will be taught by civilian and military instructors, in ALTC's modern facilities. You will learn how to repair and maintain the Army's equipment, some of which uses state of the art technology.

You will have a real edge in life and be given every opportunity to succeed in whatever trade you choose. Unlike any other school of its kind, you will be paid whilst you learn and guaranteed a job when you graduate. The training syllabus at ALTC is aligned to nationally recognised standards so you'll be accredited with both civilian and military qualifications.

Because you'll learn to be a soldier as well as a qualified technician or trades person, you'll also develop and improve your personal attributes including self-discipline, fitness, self-confidence and leadership skills.

Promotion is awarded on merit and successful completion of trade and promotion courses. The career path within the trades person continuum is:

a. Craftsman;
b. Lance Corporal;
c. Corporal;
d. Sergeant;
e. Warrant Officer Class Two; and
f. Warrant Officer Class One.

Qualified

Qualified Entry is available to applicants who have the necessary trade qualifications prior to entry. This is referred to as Direct Entry and applies to personnel who are fully qualified in the trade. There may be a requirement to complete military specific units of competency (which are in addition to civil requirements for trade qualifications) at the Army Logistic Training Centre (ALTC) as part of your initial employment training.

Other Ranks (Technical) (Reserve)

Most Army Reserve trade personnel apart from those enlisted into the Army Reserve Traineeship and Apprenticeship Program (ARTAP) are qualified trades persons prior to enlistment in the Army Reserve.

In addition to being a qualified technician or trades person, you will learn to be a soldier. You'll also develop and improve your personal attributes including self-discipline, fitness, self-confidence and leadership skills.

Promotion is awarded on merit and successful completion of promotion courses. The career path within the technician or trades person continuum is:

• Craftsman;
• Lance Corporal;
• Corporal;
• Sergeant;
• Warrant Officer Class Two; and
• Warrant Officer Class One.

Active Reserve members are required to complete a minimum of 20 days training per financial year to be considered effective. This service can be any combination of a two-week exercise, weekends or training nights.

Further information on part-time ADF careers can be found by accessing the Defence Reserves Support Council website.

The Council promotes the benefits of Reserve service by establishing partnerships with the community and employers.